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Death toll hits 19, governor held as Tana River ethnic clashes worsen

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Governor Dhadho Godhana and Galole MP Hiribae Said were arrested as detectives intensified their probe into the cause of the deadly clashes. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

The security crisis in Tana River on Saturday deepened after four more people were killed despite the heavy police presence in the area attempting to quell the tribal clashes that have claimed 19 lives so far.

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